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The CDC estimates that at least 17 million people have gotten the flu this season and that 13,000 to 22,000 deaths have been reported. Getting vaccinated and avoiding contact with those who are sick ...

People were washing their hands so much early in the pandemic that sensitive skin and soap shortages were common problems in 2020. All this focus on hand-washing was for good reason. The science ...

India, May 4 -- World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on May 5 to promote the importance of clean hands in preventing infections. The World Health Organization leads this global campaign to ...

Hand hygiene, or proper handwashing, is important for everyone. When you wash your hands, it not only removes dirt and grime, but it also helps get rid of germs. What you may not know is it wasn’t ...

If you're at a gathering this holiday season, two infection prevention specialists at Meritus Health have some advice for you. "Pass the gravy, not the flu," said Cathy Ware, BSN, RN. Tommie Blalock, ...

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a national awareness campaign highlighting the importance of hand hygiene and infection prevention and control (IPC) practices ...

Handwashing is an important safety practice in food preparation and foodservice, but the importance of handwashing to prevent foodborne illnesses actually begins in the garden or farm field. The ...

The majority of germs that cause serious infections in humans are transmitted by people’s actions. One of the effective means to prevent these infections is by practicing good hand hygiene. Several ...

Steering Committee has launched a new annual recognition program to highlight outstanding hand hygiene performance across the ...

Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent infections Washing hands correctly for at least twenty seconds improves protection Consistent hygiene habits can protect individuals ...